Staff movement and duty of careElevated
Foreign governments advise a high degree of caution, with some regional warnings.
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Guyana political and security risk assessment
Guyana carries a guarded level of political and security risk for business. It scores 33 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 2 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Guyana
What is the political and security risk in Guyana right now?
Guyana carries a guarded level of political and security risk for business. It scores 33 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 2 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is steady. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 19.3% in 2025 with inflation at 3.3%.
What are the main risks of operating in Guyana?
Armed conflict and political violenceElevated
Armed violence is reported regularly in some areas.
Protest and civil unrestElevated
Protests are persistent but usually manageable with planning.
What has changed recently in Guyana?
Guyana moved unchanged this week and fell 2 points over the last 12 weeks, from 35 to 33.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is highly likely that Guyana stays in the Guarded band through the end of December.
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Fuels make up 89% of goods exports (2025 data), so security events can move energy supply and prices.
Operating conditions are generally normal, with localized risks to plan around.
Key facts
GDPUS$27.1 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth19.3%Latest data, 2025
Inflation3.3%Latest data, 2025
Fuel exports89% of goods exportsLatest data, 2025
Population836 thousandLatest data, 2025
How has the Guyana threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Guyana for business?
Guyana carries a guarded level of political and security risk for business. It scores 33 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 2 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Guyana?
The main risk drivers are staff movement and duty of care (elevated); armed conflict and political violence (elevated); protest and civil unrest (elevated). Foreign governments advise a high degree of caution, with some regional warnings.
What is the outlook for Guyana?
We assess it is highly likely (80 to 90%) that Guyana stays in the Guarded band through the end of December.
How often is the Guyana risk assessment updated?
The Guyana threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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